September is Hydrocephalus Awareness Month! Here’s What You Can Do…
by Jennifer Bechard, Support Group Liaison
This September, the Hydrocephalus Association (HA) invites you to celebrate and honor the estimated one million Americans touched by hydrocephalus. As a community, we can do this by raising awareness about hydrocephalus either in our own circles or to the larger networks of which we are a part. This month is also a great time for us to challenge ourselves to find new ways to get involved in raising awareness and in advocacy activities. Read more
CT News Channel WTNH Spotlights the Upcoming Middlebury WALK
Connecticut News Channel WTNH spotlights the upcoming Middlebury WALK that will take place on October 6, 2012 at Meadowview Park.
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Famous Gospel Singer and Wife Create Their Family Through Adoption and Devotion
The Adrian Daily Telegram shares the story of the national recognition Jerry Garcia and his wife Sarah have received by adopting children with medical conditions and special needs.
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Wall Street Journal Reports on 70 Year Old Indiana Man’s Misdiagnosis of NPH
The Wall Street Journal shares the story of 70-year-old Jasper “J.D.” Cain, misdiagnosed with Parkinson’s disease but ultimately receives diagnosis of NPH.
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The Unique Challenges of Adult Hydrocephalus
By Dawn Mancuso
“The difference between children and adults is that they’re shorter – not dumber.”
― Mo Willems
Normally, I would agree with Mr. Willems. We adults tend to underestimate the intelligence of the children around us, assuming that our life experiences make us somehow smarter. Read more
Chicago’s Upcoming WALK Appears in the Chicago Sun Times Online
Local reporter, Matthew Schwerha, highlights the upcoming Chicago WALK occurring September 15, 2012.
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Leslie Katz Shares Her Sister’s Story of Living with Hydrocephalus
Leslie Katz, , CRAVE Technology Writer, approaches an article on her sister’s journey with hydrocephalus from a technology point-of-view on CNET.com.
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Motorcycle Club Raises Funds for Young Boy with Hydrocephalus
The Steel Talon motorcycle club raised funds for a NY boy and his family.
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Hershey Park WALK Featured on Pennlive.com
The August 4th Hershey, PA WALK is featured on Pennlive.com.
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Military Researchers Gain Understanding of TBI
Military researchers are getting a better understanding of the long-term neurological effects of a battlefield blast or concussion.
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